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Cementerio Municipal
The enthusiasm surrounding Sucre’s cemetery seems disproportionate to what’s there. There are some arches carved from poplar trees, as well as picturesque palm trees and the mausoleums of wealthy colonial families. At weekends it’s jam-packed with families. You can walk the eight b
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Presidential Palace
Beside the Cathedral Murillo is the Presidential Palace and in the center of Plaza Murillo, opposite, stands a statue of President Gualberto Villarroel. In 1946, he was dragged from the palace by vigilantes and hanged from a lamppost in the square. Interestingly enough, Don Pedro D
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Copacabana Beach
While Bolivia’s only public beach can’t hold a candle to the better-known counterpart in Rio de Janeiro, on weekends the festive atmosphere is a magnet for families. You can play foosball against the local talent and rent all manner of watercraft, from paddleboat swans and canoes t
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El Chorro
A few kilometers upstream from the town, El Chorro is an idyllic beauty spot with a waterfall and pool. You can reach it by boat only; enquire at the harbor. On a rock roughly opposite El Chorro is an ancient serpentine engraving, which was intended as a warning to travelers: whene
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Casa Günther
It’s worth taking a look at Casa Günther, a rambling, historic mansion in the northeast corner of the plaza that now houses the Residencial Sorata. It was built in 1895 as the home of the Richters, a quinine-trading family, and was later taken over by the Günthers, who were involve
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Plaza
This private museum wins the gold star for the most interesting building: a restored 19th-century mansion (one of four left on the Prado) with stained-glass panels designed by Gustave Eiffel. The eclectic collection is a mix of reasonable – but not mind-blowing – Bolivian and inter
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Hospital Señor de la Malta
After Che’s execution in La Higuera, south of Vallegrande, his body was brought to the now-dilapidated hospital laundry. The hospital still functions, but the laundry itself has been cordoned off as a pilgrimage site, where graffiti pays homage to this controversial figure. Head on
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Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa
The Reserva Nacional de Fauna Andina Eduardo Avaroa, which was created in 1973, covers an area of 7150 sq km and receives in excess of 50,000 visitors annually. Its emphasis is on preserving the vicuña and the yareta plant, both of which are threatened in Bolivia, as well as other
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Iglesia de Santo Domingo
The recently renovated Iglesia de Santo Domingo contains an ornate portal, an unusual paneled ceiling and one of the eight original panels from the life of Santa Rosa de Lima, by Juan Díaz and Juan Francisco de la Puente. As well, there are other colonial paintings and sculptures l
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Parque Pantanal
On the road to the airport, this wooded park no longer serves as a wildlife rehab center – the inmates got a bit feisty – but its still a nice place to wander the pathways and check out bird life, like the yellow-winged jacanas hopping on and off the lily pads. Skip the B$1 zoo at
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Tumichucuá
Tumichucuá is a small resort about 5km outside town toward ‘El Triángulo’ (the road junction to Cobija). There is a lake for swimming and a forested island with walking trails, plus basic cabins. Nobody is sure how far from Riberalta it is, as according to local legend the lake mov
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Termas de Polques
At the foot of Cerro Polques lies the Termas de Polques, a small 29.4°C hot-spring pool, and an absolute paradise after the chilly salar nights. Although they’re not boiling by any means, they’re suitable for bathing, and the mineral-rich waters are thought to relieve the symptoms
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Museo de Arte Sagrado
The Museum of Sacred Art, inside the cathedral, displays a collection of religious icons, vestments and medallions. More interesting are the many gold and silver relics from the Jesuit Guarayos missions. Look out for one of the worlds smallest books, a thumbnail-sized volume contai
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Artesanías Arco Irís
On the south side of the plaza, the Artesanías Arco Irís offers a unique glimpse into Coroico daily life. During the high season, the market is frequented by itinerant craftspeople selling a wide range of artesanía (locally handcrafted items) including quality handmade jewelry. Whe
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Museo Patiño
A university-administered cultural complex, the Museo Patiño is a former residence of tin baron Simón Patiño inside Casa de la Cultura. Exhibits include his furniture, personal bric-a-brac, fine toys and an ornate Art Nouveau stairway. Visiting exhibitions are featured in the downs
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Camarín de la Virgen de Candelaria
The cathedrals black Virgen de Candelaria statue Camarín de la Virgen de Candelaria, carved by Inca Tupac Yupanquis grandson, Francisco Yupanqui, is encased above the altar upstairs in the niche or camarín (note visiting hours are unreliable). The statue is never moved from the cat
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Plaza 24 de Septiembre
The city’s main plaza serves as a lush tropical space where you’ll see locals lounging on benches or strolling, camba bands banging out their tropical rhythms and families bringing their kids to play. Once there were resident jaywalking sloths here, but they were relocated to the z
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Mamani Mamani Gallery
A gallery of art, yes, but also a collection of saleable artwork, including notecards and posters of Bolivians most colorful and well-known modern artist, cochabambino Roberto Mamani Mamani (aka Roberto Aguilar Quisbert). You need to see his vibrant interpretations of his Aymará he
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Wildlife Refuge
This 36-hectare wildlife refuge houses over 200 free-ranging, poached or injured animals and other abused critters. An international crew of volunteers tends to the animals’ every need, but no attempts are made to reintroduce them into the wild (the animals, not the volunteers!). I
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Small Museum
The small museum contains artifacts excavated in 1992 from Marka Pampa, referred to by locals as La Ciudad Submergida (Sunken City). The museum’s current dusty exhibits include anthropomorphic figurines, Tiwanaku-era artifacts, animal bones, skull parts, puma-shaped ceramic koa cen
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